Plumbing Apprentice

Career Path

Start in our warehouse. Earn your opportunity. Build a career as a Plumber.

Our goal is to develop future Plumber from within. Every member of our field team starts by mastering the fundamentals. After a minimum of six months in the warehouse, high-performing team members become eligible to interview for our Plumbing Apprentice Program.

Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver => Plumbing Apprentice => Plumber => Senior Plumber => Field Leader

Overview

Looking to start a career in the trades?

This position is designed to be the entry point into our Plumbing Apprenticeship Program. While your primary responsibility will be supporting our warehouse and field operations, you'll spend every day learning our equipment, inventory, trucks, and how a professional plumbing company operates.

We believe great plumber are built on a strong operational foundation.

Employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn may be considered for promotion into our Plumbing Apprentice program after successfully completing a minimum of six (6) months in the Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver role. Promotion is based on performance, attendance, cultural fit, and business needs—it is earned, not guaranteed.

No previous drain cleaning or plumbing experience is required. We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career and is excited to learn from the ground up.

The Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver plays a critical role in supporting daily operations by maintaining warehouse organization, ensuring inventory accuracy, preparing materials for technicians, and safely delivering equipment and supplies to job sites and company facilities.

This position helps ensure our technicians have the right tools, materials, and equipment to deliver exceptional service to our customers every day.

Qualifications

Strong self-motivation and a desire to learn.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Strong problem-solving abilities and a positive attitude.

Ability to lift and carry 150+ lbs. multiple times throughout the day.

A strong work ethic and a commitment to helping others.

License/Certification

Driver's License (Required)

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

Full time 40-45 hours a week. Monday through Friday.

Pay

Starting wage ranges from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, with opportunities for increases as you learn.

Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time: Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.

401(k) with Partial Match: Save for retirement with employer-matched contributions.

Medical Insurance Coverage with Employer Contribution: Comprehensive health plans with employer covering 50% of premiums.

Company-Sponsored Employee Dental Coverage: Employee only dental insurance fully covered by the company.

Company-Sponsored Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage: Financial protection in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Additional Optional Insurance Coverages: Access to extra insurance options at your expense.

Employer-Provided Uniforms: Uniforms supplied by the company.

About Us

Ron the Sewer Rat has been clearing drains and inspecting sewers for Twin Cities homeowners since 1972. We take pride in doing the job right, and we treat customers the way we would want our own families treated. That honesty is why customers have stuck with us for over 50 years. We are a crew of about 40 people and 24 service vans running out of Eagan, and we are growing.